Business Calendar Sept. 4

Today -- in Detroit, automakers release vehicle sales for August. In Washington, the Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for August and the Commerce Department releases construction spending for July.

Thursday -- in Montreal, printer and publisher Transcontinental Inc. releases third-quarter earnings. In Cambridge, Ont., Com Dev International Ltd., which makes components and microsatellites, will discuss third-quarter results on conference call. In Frankfurt, Ger., European Central Bank's governing council holds its monthly meeting to set interest rates for the eurozone.

Friday -- in Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases the labour force survey for August; building permits for July; labour productivity, hourly compensation and labour unit cost for the second quarter; stocks of principal field crops as of July 31. In Vancouver, Lululemon Athletica Inc. will release its second-quarter results.

Sept. 12: St.-Pierre-Jolys' Chamber of Commerce, Providence University College and Providence Buller Centre for Business presents What to do when a giant moves in next door-Peparing for Walmart, 8-10:30 a.m., Providence University College, 10 College Cres., Otterburne. Information: 204-433-7488 ext. 236. Fee: $30 members, $40. non-members.

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